47th Cairo International Film Festival kicks off with Qatari participation

The 47th Cairo International Film Festival commenced on November 12, 2021, and is slated to conclude on November 20, 2021. This year's event will showcase 145 films from 64 countries, marking a significant presence from Qatar amidst the diverse line-up. The festival spotlights two feature-length documentaries from Qatar: 'Magma,' a collaborative project with Algeria and France, and 'The Day of Wrath: Tales from Tripolis,' co-produced with Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

Additionally, Qatari contributions extend to the Cairo Film Connection, where 'A Butterfly Hug,' an initiative involving Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Sweden, and 'Disappeared,' a joint venture by Qatar, France, Syria, and Lebanon, are in the post-production phase. The development category also includes 'Madness and Honey Days,' a collaborative effort by Qatar, Iraq, Canada, France, Saudi Arabia, and Norway.

This film is among a cohort of projects presenting nascent cinematic stories, still in the developmental stage. The international competition will feature 12 films vying for the prestigious Golden Pyramid Award. Furthermore, the festival will host 17 films premiering internationally and 87 films debuting in the Middle East and North Africa for the first time.

Established in 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is renowned as one of the most prestigious film festivals in Africa and the Arab world, consistently attracting filmmakers and cinephiles from across the globe.